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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Millnerville, IA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 16 independent living facilities in Millnerville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: The Heritage at Northern Hills, Bickford of Sioux City and Charter Senior Living at North Park Place
zipAveragecost: $3,433

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Photo of The Heritage at Northern Hills
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8.7
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Prices are in line with other places. It is a nice neighborhood. The staff communicate very well, which is extremely important.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to The Heritage at Northern Hills, an Independent and Assisted Living community that embraces individuality, encourages independence and provides the care you need to live the life you want. We have been a part of the Siouxland community for over 25 years! Our staff members have over 30...
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We picked this community because, staff, having her own bathroom in her room, amenities and the pleasant welcome we had from the community! Definitely would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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Photo of Charter Senior Living at North Park Place
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88 Floor plans available
8.6
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I would rate all of those a 4 with the exception of the administrative staff who I would give a 5. I liked the openness and light of the facility. It seemed livable.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place offers all the amenities of home without many of the hassles & headaches that go along with home ownership. Located just a few blocks away from Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Northpark Place is one of the most established communities in...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Millnerville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Millnerville is $3,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatsworth, IA with an average of $2,058 per month.

Independent living costs in Millnerville, IA, vs. nearby cities

Millnerville, IA
$3,433/mo
$2,976/mo
$2,795/mo

Independent living costs in Millnerville, IA, vs. state and national averages

Millnerville, IA
$3,433/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Millnerville, IA, vs. other senior living options

$3,671/mo
Independent Living
$3,433/mo

Independent living costs in Millnerville, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,615/mo
Studio
$3,869/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,044/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,018/mo

Senior living costs in Millnerville vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Millnerville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMillnerville, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,433/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,671/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,671/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Millnerville, IA:$3,433/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Millnerville, IA:$3,671/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Millnerville, IA:$3,671/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Millnerville, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Millnerville and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Millnerville, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Millnerville have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Millnerville, IA$2,792/mo$2,573/mo+8.5%
Iowa$2,291/mo$2,321/mo-1.3%
National$2,890/mo$2,826/mo+2.2%
Millnerville, IA
2024 average cost:$2,792/mo
2023 average cost:$2,573/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,291/mo
2023 average cost:$2,321/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,890/mo
2023 average cost:$2,826/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Millnerville

Recent reviews for independent living in Millnerville

Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Charter Senior Living at North Park Place in Sioux City, IA

5.0
My father has been in this community for about a month and a half now and he is very happy! He likes being independent, that was the biggest issue for him was being able to come and go when he wants. Also, he can put his tv as loud as he wants. The building is an older structure. If he ...
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Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

4.4
Whispering Creek had an immediate availability for my loved one to be placed in a safe environment. they made moving in an easy and seamless transition. they even had someone visit our home in person to assist with completing all the paperwork. I would recommend this community to others who are ...
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Millnerville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Millnerville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Millnerville, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Millnerville independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Millnerville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Millnerville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Millnerville independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Millnerville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Millnerville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Millnerville independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Millnerville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Millnerville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Heritage at Northern Hills, Bickford of Sioux City and Charter Senior Living at North Park Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Millnerville, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Millnerville, Iowa. See the full list.

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